Thursday, August 26, 2010

Pets for Depression and Health

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Pets can be a wonderful source of unconditional love and companionship, but did you know that having a pet can increase your sense of well-being and help improve mild to moderate depression? 

In the WebMD article "Pets for Depression and Health", Kathleen Doheny explores the role a pet can play in improving mood, relieving loneliness and impacting overall health.

For more information and resources about depression and other mood disorders, visit the NAMI Southwestern Pennsylvania website!



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